We would like to invite you to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION with one of our veterinarians to discuss the use of Laser Therapy to improve your pet’s quality of life without additional medications. We are pleased to offer you a 25% discount on the purchase of 6 treatments if purchased during your consultation. This offer is available from December 1st – 31st while appointments last.

What is Laser Therapy?

Laser Therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near infrared) to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal. The effects of laser energy include healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.

Meet the Horne Family! They were found outside as strays and came in to see Dr. Lambert due to vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Slowly the other siblings started to come in for the same symptoms. Due to the symptoms they were displaying, Dr. Lambert ran a stool test to check for a viral infection. They came up positive for Feline Panleukopenia, also known as feline parvo; Symptoms include depression, lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting, and dehydration.

Since most Panleukopenia deaths are due to secondary infections or dehydration resulting from diarrhea, Dr. Lambert focused on supportive care such as administering IV fluids to keep them hydrated and administering antibiotics. After receiving treatment and being hospitalized for a few days, they slowly started eating on their own and being more active. After four days, they were finally able to go home! They are doing great now and we hope to see them soon for their next round of vaccines.

Vaccination is a critical tool for preventing Feline Panleukopenia. This can be lifesaving in environments where infectious disease exposure is common. Vaccinations can be started as early as 6 weeks of age and repeated every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

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Meet Olivia! Olivia is a 2 year old Alaskan Husky. Last month she came to our clinic in poor shape. Olivia had been missing for one month and was recently reunited with her owner. She was very skinny and needed immediate attention. With the help of an iron supplement and some TLC we are happy to report that Olivia’s health has returned. Olivia’s bright attitude and “excited howling” make her a staff favorite.

Hi! My name is Ben and I am a 7 year old Labrador! I was playing outside and my parents became concerned when they saw that my paw was swollen! I’m not sure what happened, but it hurt and I was limping, so they brought me in to see Dr. Buntain. My mom and dad told me to be brave while she examined my paw since it hurt so bad, but I was a good boy and let her look. She didn’t see any obvious wounds so I got some medicine she said would help with the pain and swelling. Boy did it help! I stopped limping the next day and the swelling is going down. I’m so thankful because now I’m able to play and swim again!

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Meet Socrates, or “Socky” for short! Socky is a four-year-old Bichon Frise that has been coming to our clinic since it opened in 2015. This handsome fellow sees our groomer Amber regularly for haircuts. He has a friendly/care-free attitude and is beloved by all staff! Amber does such a great job, making him the most handsome Bichon at our practice!

Meet Cooper! Cooper is a handsome 10-year-old Cocker Spaniel who has been coming to see us since he was four years old. He had been having issues with his eye for some time and was diagnosed with Glaucoma in his left eye. Glaucoma is a condition in which pressure is placed on the eye, causing inadequate fluid drainage in the eye. This is a common development for dogs as they age, especially in Cocker Spaniels. Unfortunately, for Cooper this was a chronic issue, despite applying different types of eye medications, the disease progressed. He was unable to see and his eye was becoming more bothersome. After much discussion, the decision was made to perform an Eye Enucleation; removal of the eye. The procedure was successful and Cooper made a full recovery! He is now back to himself and enjoying playtime again with his brothers!

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Joey Four Paws is a six year old Great Dane that came to our clinic recently to see Dr. Hossalla for a dental cleaning as well as a mass removal from his lower jaw. His biopsy results came back as a Malignant Melanoma. As a result, he is currently seeing an oncologist in San Antonio for ongoing treatment and therapy. It has been a lengthy recovery. However, Joey isn’t letting that stop him from enjoying his long walks and pizza!

]]>https://canyonvet.wordpress.com/2018/10/09/october-pets-of-the-month-4/feed/0image1canyonvetSeptember Pets of the Month!https://canyonvet.wordpress.com/2018/09/20/september-pets-of-the-month-6/
https://canyonvet.wordpress.com/2018/09/20/september-pets-of-the-month-6/#respondThu, 20 Sep 2018 19:28:54 +0000http://canyonvet.wordpress.com/?p=482Take advantage of our Dental Month! 20% off Dental Cleanings the month of September! Call ahead as we book up quickly!

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Meet Nick! Nick is an adorable kitten who came to see us when he was about 8 weeks old. His mom found him wandering outside as a stray and offered him a meal. She noticed an issue with his eye and brought him to see Dr. Lambert. Upon examination, it became clear that he had serious trauma to his eye. Together they decided it would be best for Nick’s eye to be removed. His surgery and recovery went very well. He is back to being a rambunctious kitten and is enjoying living with his new family!

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Say hello to Zero! Zero is a handsome fellow who came to see us back in July for his annual wellness exam and left with unexpected news! After an in-house heartworm test – it was indicated that Zero had heartworm disease. His parents decided to go forward with Heartworm Treatment (a series of injections that kill the worms). Zero did well with his series of treatments! We are happy to report Zero is heartworm free and back to enjoying life with his brother and sister! Heartworm disease is serious and common here in Texas. Make sure your pet is protected. Please visit https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics for more important information!

]]>https://canyonvet.wordpress.com/2018/09/20/september-pets-of-the-month-6/feed/0zerohcahsept18canyonvetAugust Pets of the Monthhttps://canyonvet.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/july-pets-of-the-month-6/
https://canyonvet.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/july-pets-of-the-month-6/#respondWed, 08 Aug 2018 22:06:23 +0000http://canyonvet.wordpress.com/?p=477Meet Charlie! Charlie is a two year old Flame Point who came to see Dr. Jacobs for limping on his front left leg. Radiographs revealed caudal luxation of the left humerus; a dislocated shoulder. After trying to place Charlie’s shoulder back into place and a couple of weeks of cage rest, he was still limping and having issues. After much discussion, a mutual decision was made to amputate Charlie’s front leg. The surgery went very well and just days later Charlie was getting back into his usual routine of lying in the sun and lounging in his mom’s lap!

Say howdy to the handsome Max! About six months ago he was brought in to see Dr. Hossalla for pain and limping in his left rear leg. It was suspected that he had ruptured his cranial cruciate ligament. Dr. Hossalla and Max’s family decided to try cage rest and pain medications to see if there was any improvement. At the beginning of July his knee wasn’t getting any better so Dr. Hossalla performed platelet therapy on his left knee. Platelet therapy consists of concentrating the platelets from about 2 ounces of blood with a special filter followed by injecting the platelets directly into the affected joint to help with healing. This procedure worked wonders for him. Unfortunately, about a week later the same symptoms occurred on his right knee. This time Max had to have a special surgery to correct his injury. Max’s recovery has been going great!

Summer is in full swing! We hope you are enjoying your summer and staying cool!

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Meet Finn! Finn is an energetic 3 year old lab! Finn recently came to visit Dr. Buntain because his owner noticed him squinting his eyes along with a green discharge. Despite trying eye drops and antibiotics, the redness and discharge still persisted. It appeared to be a condition called Entropion, which is an abnormality of the eyelids in which the eyelid rolls inward causing the hair on the surface of the eyelid to rub against the cornea (the outer part of the eye) resulting in pain, corneal ulcers or erosions. Finn had a surgery performed where a section of skin is removed from the eyelids to reverse its inward rolling. He is now much more comfortable and is not squinting anymore!

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Meet the adorable Dexter! Dexter was recently adopted from the Humane Society of New Braunfels! His parents say he is an “old-man” in a tiny puppy body! About two weeks after being adopted into his forever home he was outside playing when he was bit by a rattlesnake on his head! He was taken to the emergency clinic right away and brought to us for his follow up care and treatment. Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes here in the Hill Country. These patients often require emergency care that includes IV fluids, antivenom and IV medications to support them thought it. Dexter is back home and enjoying that pup lifestyle! Did you know? We offer a Canine Rattlesnake Vaccine to help lessen the severity of the reaction. Call us today to see if your pet is a candidate for the vaccine!

Meet Paco! Paco is a 10 week old Chihuahua puppy who recently found his forever home. He had only been with them a few days when his dad noticed he was lethargic and not eating. After an exam by Dr. Lambert, we ran a Parvovirus test and it came back positive. Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease affecting the intestinal tract with symptoms that include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and dehydration. The best treatment plan was to hospitalize him for supportive care by administering antibiotics and I.V. Fluid therapy to keep him hydrated. After a week in the hospital he is starting to feel like himself again!

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Almost two years ago we had the honor of meeting Gracie and becoming her primary Veterinarian. When you see Gracie you will notice her stunning green eyes! Gracie recently came to see us because she was scratching at her eye as if it was bothering her. After a thorough eye exam it was noted that she had developed a bad ulcer on her cornea. Corneal ulcers are open sores or scratches on the cornea from some sort of trauma. It was decided that it was best she be referred to an Ophthalmologist for further care to ensure no damage be done to her eye. After getting the appropriate medications her eye has healed and she is back modeling her beautiful green eyes!

Meet Elli! She is a 9 year old Retriever mix who has been coming to see us for over 5 years. Recently, her mom brought her in to see Dr. Leakey for lameness on her right rear foot. After X-rays and a biopsy it was determined she had Osteosarcoma in one of her toes; a type of bone cancer that can be very aggressive if not treated. After much discussion and given their options, Dr. Leakey and Elli’s owners decided it would be best to amputate the affected toe. Luckily the cancer seems to have not spread to any other areas and Elli’s recovery has went well. Elli is back to old herself and able to play with her new brother!

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Meet little Trixie! Trixie came to us in July for a hurt leg. After a thorough exam and labwork, it turned out that Trixie has Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia ; a disease where her body attacks her own blood platelets; causing anemia, bruising, bleeding and is very serious. She takes medicine to help the disease and visits us often to have her blood counts checked. With the treatment that our team provides and hard work from her parents to make sure she is feeling tip-top, Trixie is doing much better!

Meet Casey! Casey is an 11 year old Beagle who has been a patient of ours since 2010. About a month ago, he came to see us because he was not behaving like himself. He was not eating and not wanting to move around much. After Dr. Leakey examined him, it appeared to be a neck injury. Dr. Leakey decided to have him stay with us for observation and to administer medications and laser therapy treatments. We used our K-Laser, which delivers specific red and infrared wavelengths of laser light to induce a therapeutic effect within the body which increases circulation, decreases swelling, reduces pain & enhances tissue repair. After a few days of staying with us and receiving daily treatments, he was able to move around and eat comfortably. He was able to go home and has been doing great ever since!

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Sweet Molly! Molly has been coming to see us for a little over a year now! At almost eleven years old, she has been doing very well until recently when her parents noticed she had some pain in her legs. In March she had to come in to get one of her legs worked on; she had a torn ligament and her knee cap kept popping out of place also known as a Luxating Patella. We had a specialist come in and help repair it to where the ligament will now stay in place. Now she is on the road to recovery to be able to run around like a puppy again!